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Learning Resources Teaches Kids Through Food and Science Fun
he New Sprouts Shop It!, from LEARNING RESOURCES, includes everything kids need to stock and run a pretend store, including a shopping basket, seven play food items, and a price/bar-code scanner with sounds. This set coordinates with New Sprouts Ring It Up! and all new Sprouts play food, and is recommended for kids ages 2 and up. Number Pops and Stack ’em Up Doughnuts are new to Learning Resources’ Smart Snacks line. Smart Snacks Number Pops allows kids ages 2 and up to build number and fine-motor skills with ice cream pops. Kids pop the numbered shell over the ice cream pop with the matching number of dots. These pops help kids practice learning numbers 1 to 10 and color matching. Smart Snacks Stack ’em Up Doughnuts stack up size comparison and color recognition skills. Kids stack the five doughnuts from biggest to smallest and fit the doughnut hole on top. Little scientists can make discoveries with the Primary Science ViewScope. For kids ages 3 and up, the scope features a soft eyepiece, simple magnification, and a clear case for viewing specimens. This toy helps kids get familiar with the feel of using a microscope. A detachable viewer is included for on-the-go discoveries. The Primary Science Metal Detector features a grippy handle and colorful design. Kids ages 3 and up can play with this detector at the sand table, the beach, or the playground. It lights up and makes a beeping sound when metal objects are detected.
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Roundabout Offers Soft, Cuddly Fun
expands Ragtales, a collection of British-style soft toys. These classic toys are cuddly companions that encourage kids ages 3 and up to engage in creative storytelling and imaginative role play. Inspired by the heritage of English life and designed with a French flair, Ragtales is an assortment of dolls, teddy bears, soft toy characters, play sets, books, and more. Each toy is crafted with handpicked fabrics, high-quality velour, hand-knitted clothing, and elegant packaging. New to the collection this year are Baby Bo, Baby Darcy, and Chester the Fox. Rag Tags is the Ragtales’ assortment of petite animal friends. They are super soft and are sized for little hands. Primrose the Pig, Parker the Bear, and Paxton the Fox join the line this year. Coco is a white poodle and pull-along toy made with textured velour. Coco has pale blue eyes and fur styled on her head, feet, and tail. She comes with an embroidered nametag, a matching pink collar, and a leash so kids can pull her along. She can easily be detached from the wheels by undoing the straps on her feet. Kids can celebrate with the Ragtales soft Happy Birthday Cake. The 6-inch diameter cake is divided into four pieces and topped off with a birthday candle. It comes in an authentic bakery box. Rag Tags Ragtales Rag Books are eight-page illustrated fabric books that feature easy-to-read rhyming text. They come in a book-style box with a magnetic closure. The Birthday Surprise is a traditional counting book featuring a family of mice planning a birthday surprise for their 1-year-old son. A to Z is an educational Rag Book that teaches kids the alphabet. Each letter is represented by an object that begins with that letter, and the illustrations are accompanied by a few simple words. OUNDABOUT
SPECIALTY TOYS & GIFTS
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FEBRUARY 2014